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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958/02/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 322 Council-Meeting - February 24, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert P. Lefler at 8:00 p.m. 1 _ Invocation was given by Rev. Allen Whitman of St. George's Episcopal Church. The following Councilmen were preseni4t roll call: H. J. Bolmgren H. C. Davis Robert Ehrenberg Torval Jorvig D. C. Messer Kenneth Wolfe Herbert P. Lefler Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager Interne and the Secretary. Minutes - 4 On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Bolmgren, the minutes, as printed, of meeting held February 17, 1958, were approved by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present. Public Hearing on Rezoning (4005 Vernon Avenue) F. James Resop - 5a Public hearing was had on proposed rezoning of Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Browndale Addition (4005 Vernon Avenue) from "C" to "D" Density District and from 2 1/2 to 3 Story Height District (requested by F. James Resop) . Councilman Jorvig, Mayor Protem, took chair for this item as Mayor Lefler stated that he had had private dealings on ,this matter and felt he was not qualified to act at this hearing. Moliter, 4020 Utica Avenue, was present at the meeting in opposition to the above request. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance for first reading on March 10, 1958, same to contain restrictions as set forth by Planning Commission. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council. • Mayor Lefler returned to the Chair. Public Hearing on Proposed Lateral Sewer Construction etc. Imp. 58-2 - 5b Public hearing was had on proposed lateral sewer construction and street surfacing, Improvement No. 58-2, as described in Notice of Hearing published February 13 and 20, 1958, in the St. Louis Park Dispatch (supplement 'to North- side lateral sanitary sewer) . 323 February 24, 1958 Public Hearing of Lateral Sewer Construction continued Mr. Olson of Fairway Lane asked where the sewer would go aroung his property line. Mr. Houston of G. M. Orr Company explained exact location. Victor Formo, asked about south line of Eliot View Second Addition extension. He was told that the line could go about where he would like,it and the eng- ineer said they would contact him later. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the hearing be closed and action be deferred until March 3, 1958, Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. C Application for Variance (lot 13 i 12 - M'haha Gables Annex) - 6ax A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, o-z that variance from Section 4 of Ordinance No. 558 be granted to permit sub- division of Lot 13 and that part of Lot 12 except that part lying southeasterly of a line drawn parallel and distant forty feet northwesterly of the south- easterly line of said Lot 12; Lot 11 except the southeasterly twenty feet front and rear thereof, and that part of Lot 12 lying southeasterly of a line drawn parallel and distant forty feet northwesterly of the southeasterly line of said Lot 12; Lot 10 and the southeasterly twenty feet front and rear of Lot 11, Minnehaha Gables Annex. Before action was taken - discussion followed - Councilman Wolfe noved the previous question, seconded by Councilman Messer and passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. (Councilman Bolmgren left at 12:40 a.m. ) Vote was then taken on previous question, passed by seven yeas. Communication Relative to Disability Pension of Richard Senander - 6a Communication, dated February 13, 1958, relative to disability pension of Volunteer Fireman Richard Senander in the St. Louis Park Fire Department Relief Association, by Willard J. Murphy, Secretary,(also verbal report by City Attorney),was presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that Dr. Richard Riley be designated as the physician to examine Richard Senander. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Communication Concerning Icy Condition at Huntington Ave. & Excelsior Blvd. - 6b Communication, dated February 13, 1958, concerning icy condition at Huntington Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard (M. Ei C. No. 58-18), by Mrs. Claude Neubauer was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, to file the above communication and that the City Manager write a letter in reply to same. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. • 82 it February 24, 1958 Request to Purchase City Property-Minnesota Rubber Company - 6c Request to purchase city property for expansion of Minnesota Rubber Company operations was presented to the City Council. Mr. George Carlson, Chairman of the Board of Minnesota Rubber Company, was present in support of request in letter, dated February 18, 1958, in which he stated that the urgent need right now is to secure Block 1, Collins 2nd Addition - and the other properties within 8 months time. On motion of Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, the Mayor was authorized to appoint a committee from the Council and from members of the Administrative staff, to negotiate with Mr. George Carlson of Minnesota Rubber Company for purchase, by them, of City lands, by a vote of five yeas. , Councilman Wolfe abstained from voting. Resolution No. 543 Designating Depositories for City Funds - 7a Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds was presented to the City Council for action. On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Messer, Resolution No. 543 Designating Depositories for City Funds was adopted by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Firxt Reading of Proposed Ord. Relating to Traffic Regulation - 7b The proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 567 Relating to Traffic Regulation was presented to the Council for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive the first reading of the above proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on March 3, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present First Reading of Proposed Ord. Providing for Disposition of Lost and Unclaimed Property etc. - 7c The proposed Ordinance Providing for Disposition of Lost and Unclaimed Property Found in Public Places of the City of St. Louis Park was presented to the Council for first reading. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, action on the above proposed ordinance was deferred until March 3, 1958, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. First Reading of Proposed Ord. Amending Sec. 3 of Ord. 154 Establishing Fees for Special Services - 7d The proposed ordinance Amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 154 Estab- lishing Fees for Special Services was presented to the Council for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive the first reading of the above proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on March 3, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. 325 February 24, 1958 Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Relating to Subdivision Regulations - 7e The proposed ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 558•Relating to Sub- division Regulations (deferred from February 10, 1958) was presented to the Council for second reading also the City Attorney's suggested revision of Section 10, was presented. Present at the meeting were Sam Segal, Jim Pitts, Robert McNulty and Attorney. R. Lange for Murri Mac Company, after considerable discussion the City Attorney was asked to prepare a written opinion as to this section being C a legal exercise of the government. 1172 On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Davis, action on the above ordinance was deferred until March 10, 1958, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Second Reading of Proposed Ord. Relating to Public Exhibitions etc. - 7f The Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 79 Relating to Public Exhibitions, Shows and Performances was presented to the Council for second reading. A motion was made by Councilman Messer, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 611 entitled An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 79 Relating to Public Exhibitions, Shows and Performances and to adopt the ordinance. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Report Relative to Claim filed by R. W. Anderson 8805 Club Road - 8a Report relative to claim for damages filed by R. W. Anderson, 8805 Club Road (requested January 13, 1958), was presented by the City Attorney On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing. Report With Respect to Water Services in Conjunction with North side SanitargbSewer Preliminary report of the Director of Public Works and recommendation of the City Assessor with respect to water services required in conjunction with the construction of the north side sanitary sewer laterals(requested January 20, 1958) , was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Davis, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution and submit to the Council March 3, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. (It was discussed that the cost per connection be assessed equally over all the units served.) Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting February 15. 1958 - 8c Minutes of the Special Planning Commission meeting February 15, 1958 were presented to the Council. On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the Minutes received for filing. 8d and 8d2 were taken care of before Councilman Bolmgren left the meeting. 326 February 24, 1958 Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-107-SP) Holy Family Church - 8d Report of the Planning Commission (Case 57-107-Se)recommending favor- ably with conditions upon the request of The Holy Family Church for a special permit under authority of Sections 10.1 and 10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to build a church on residential property on the northwest corner of Zarthan Avenue and West Lake Street, and communications expressing opposition from Mr. & Mrs. Virgil E. Halverson, 3213 Alabama Avenue, dated January 27, 1958 and a petition received February 3, 1958 signed by Mr. & Mrs. Chas A. Kilbourne, 3215 Alabama Avenue and others, was presented to the Council. • Present at the meeting in opposition were: Mr. & Mrs. Chas. A. Kilbourne, 3219 Alabama Avenue; Virgil E. Halverson, 3213 Alabama Avenue; Gordon Larson, 3248 Alabama Avenue, Mr. & Mrs. Harold W. Clark, 3237 Alabama Avenue, Clyde W. Harrison, 3236 Alabama Avenue, W. L. Schmidt, 3245 Zarthan Avenue, Roger E. Krause, 3251 Zarthan Avenue, Ivan V. Swanson, 3255 Zarthan Avenue. Present at the meeting in support of request for permit were: Attorney Richard Walter Johnson, Mr. Gustafson, Church Trustee, Edw. Reuter, 2901 Dakota Avenue', Leonard J . Thiel, 3119 Zarthan Avenue and others who did not speak. In general the opposition was based on the traffic and parking problem created during church services. The depreciation of home values was also mentioned as a reason for opposition. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bolmgren, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, that the permit be denied. Discussion on the motion was had stressing again the parking problem that now exists and the need for enforcement of City laws pertaining to same. Councilman Davis moved the previous question, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg and passed by seven yeas. A roll call vote was then taken on the previous question and motion was lost by the following recorded vote: Councilman Bolmgren, yea; Councilman Davis, nay; Councilman Ehrenberg, yea; Councilman Jorvig, nay; Councilman Messer, nay; Councilman Wolfe, yea; Mayor Lefler, nay. Resolution No. 544 was presented for adoption: It was moved by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Messer, to adopted Resolution No. 544, entitled Resolution Granting Permit Under Section 10.3 of the Zoning Ordinnance of the City of St. Louis Park (to erect a church building on and use for church purposes Lots, 3,4 & 5, Block 6, Del Monte Heights) . . Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilman Bolmgren, nay; Councilman Davis, yea; Councilman Ehrenberg, nay; Councilman Jorvig, yea; Councilman Messer, yea; Councilman Wolfe, nay; Mayor Lefler, yea. Relating to Parking - Holy Family Church - 8d2 A motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Ehrenberg, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare, for March 10th meeting, an Ordinance prohibitiig parking on Sundays between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the following streets: 327 " February 24, 1958 Relating to Parking - Holy Family Church continued on the East Side of Zarthan Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and 34th Street; on the West Side of Alabama Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and 34th Street; on the North and South Side of 32nd Street between Alabama Avenue and Zarthan Avenue. Motion passed by unanimous vote of seven members of the Council present. Report Relative to Drive-in Restaurants - 8e Report relative to proposed ordinance Regulating Drive-in Restaurants, was presented by the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, action qz on the above matter was deferred for one week, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Concerning Negotiation with Mpls. Gas Co. for Lower Gas Rates - 9a Concerning negotiation with Minneapolis Gas Company for lower gas rates, was presented to the Council by the City Attorney. A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the above matter be placed on the agenda for March 10, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Regarding Public Hearing for Establishing Gas Rates - 9b Discussion of proposed public hearing for purpose of establishing gas rates - A motion was made by Councilman Ehrenberg, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, that the above matter be placed on the agenda for March 10, 1958. Motion passed by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Painting of Community Center - 10a The painting of the Community Center exterior was. presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the proposal of manager to,paint the Community Center Building and specifications for same prepared by the Director of Public Works were approved, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Verified Claims - lla On motion of Councilman Jorvig, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, the list of verified claims prepared by the Director of Finance and presented to the Council, dated February 24, 1958 in the total amount of $41,984.58 for vendors was approved, and the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Treasurer were auth- orized to issue checks covering same, by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. :.n 2-8 24, 1958 Meeting Adjourned - 13III On motion of Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Jorvig, the meeting was adjourned at 2:05 a.m., by unanimous vote of six members of the Council present. Here '. P. Lefl-r, ay1r Attest: / / Josep Just , Secretary